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tonight, residents of stratford, connecticut, remembered her. people at a candlelight vigil wore green. the 27-year-old's favorite color. she taught first grade at sandy hook elementary school. cnn's jason carroll joins me now with more on that vigil. how is this community dealing with this extraordinary loss right now? >> they're just completely torn up. there's no other way to say it, to see the number of people, hundreds who came out here at stratford high school. this is where victoria, vicki as everyone called her, vicki soto, this is where she graduated back in 2003. when everyone got together here tonight, they did their best to remember her. they talked about how soto always wanted to be a teacher, ever since she was a little girl. she talked about wanting to be a teacher, that's what her friends said. tonight they talked about the heroic actions that she took in her classroom when the gunman burst through the door, how she rushed the kids into a closet to try and save them and then oof course the gunman took her life. as we were out her
tonight, residents of stratford, connecticut, remembered her. people at a candlelight vigil wore green. the 27-year-old's favorite color. she taught first grade at sandy hook elementary school. cnn's jason carroll joins me now with more on that vigil. how is this community dealing with this extraordinary loss right now? >> they're just completely torn up. there's no other way to say it, to see the number of people, hundreds who came out here at stratford high school. this is where...
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horrible events here in newtown, connecticut. we're waiting for the interfaith prayer service that will begin one hour from now. president obama will be speaking with many others. i'm outside the high school here, where you can see the flashing lights behind me, police cars, a makeshift memorial, and hundreds of people have lined up in the drizzling rain and the cold, waiting to get into the high school to be part of this service. so many people in this entire community, they feel a part of this, and they want to be a part of it, and they want their grief to be shared, and they want to share their grief with other people. 26 people, including 20 kids, were killed in that school. we all know the details by now so what, but we're now learning more and more about each of the young lives that were taken and the teachers and school administrators whose live were taken. so many lives taken far too soon. ♪ >> just a tragic, tragic situation for the teachers, the principals, and those angels. that's all i can think about is those angel
horrible events here in newtown, connecticut. we're waiting for the interfaith prayer service that will begin one hour from now. president obama will be speaking with many others. i'm outside the high school here, where you can see the flashing lights behind me, police cars, a makeshift memorial, and hundreds of people have lined up in the drizzling rain and the cold, waiting to get into the high school to be part of this service. so many people in this entire community, they feel a part of...
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those are the headlines and back to candy crowley in newtown, connecticut. candy. >> thanks so much, dana. >>> up next, blame, shame, and moving beyond the terror. the parents of kids who kill. we're at walmart with the simmons family. how much is your current phone bill? four sixteen seventy six a month! okay, come with me -- we're gonna save you money. with straight talk at walmart, you get unlimited talk, text and data for only $45 a month per phone. would we get the same coverage? same coverage on america's best networks. you saved $146.76 by switching to straight talk. awesome! now you can afford to share your allowance with me. get the season's hottest smartphones like the samsung galaxy s2 and get straight talk with unlimited data for just $45 a month -- from america's gift headquarters. walmart. ♪ >>> joining me now is andrew salmon the author of "far from the tree." you sat down, andrew, with the parents of columbine killer dylan klebold. while ever other mother was praying her child was safe, i had to pray that mine would die before he hurt anyon
those are the headlines and back to candy crowley in newtown, connecticut. candy. >> thanks so much, dana. >>> up next, blame, shame, and moving beyond the terror. the parents of kids who kill. we're at walmart with the simmons family. how much is your current phone bill? four sixteen seventy six a month! okay, come with me -- we're gonna save you money. with straight talk at walmart, you get unlimited talk, text and data for only $45 a month per phone. would we get the same...
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, newtown, connecticut, small town population under 2,000. a little while ago, and we're going to be hearing from the president of the united states within the next 15 minutes, he'll be making a statement to the nation from the west wing of the white house, the press briefing room there. we'll also be hearing from the governor of connecticut, presumably getting more details. but a little while ago we heard this from the police chief in newtown. >> i will give you some very basic and brief information as we know it now. and we will set up regular press briefings as appropriate. just after 9:30 this morning, newtown police received a 911 call for an emergency at the elementary school. newtown pd upon obtaining information as to the status of the situation contacted the connecticut state police and requested assistance from state police and surrounding local police departments. on and off duty troopers responded to the school and with newtown police immediately upon arrival entered the school and began a complete active shooter search of the bui
, newtown, connecticut, small town population under 2,000. a little while ago, and we're going to be hearing from the president of the united states within the next 15 minutes, he'll be making a statement to the nation from the west wing of the white house, the press briefing room there. we'll also be hearing from the governor of connecticut, presumably getting more details. but a little while ago we heard this from the police chief in newtown. >> i will give you some very basic and brief...
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we're in newtown, connecticut, this morning. >> i'm kate bolduan. you're watching our continuing coverage. it feels like we've been here a long time just trying to figure out what's going on with the story. president obama will be coming here later today and meet with some of the victims' families and we're told he will speak at a vigil being held tonight. meanwhile, the community is grieving. we saw more vigils here last night really moving vigils. 20 children and 6 adults died in friday's shooting inside sandy hook elementary. we should begin hearing the first funeral plans for some of the victims very soon. we also want to pass this along. the united way has set up a sandy hook school fund. donations, as you can see right there on your screen, donations sent to the newtown savings bank 39 main street right here in newtown, connecticut. this fund will be used to help pay for the funerals of the victims, john. >>> police say they have found important evidence during their searches at the school and at the shooter's home. we also know now more about
we're in newtown, connecticut, this morning. >> i'm kate bolduan. you're watching our continuing coverage. it feels like we've been here a long time just trying to figure out what's going on with the story. president obama will be coming here later today and meet with some of the victims' families and we're told he will speak at a vigil being held tonight. meanwhile, the community is grieving. we saw more vigils here last night really moving vigils. 20 children and 6 adults died in...
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box 3700, newtown, connecticut. and the zip code, 06470. >> to find out how you can help those affected by this tragedy, go to cnn.com/impact. i went to the site here, not only can you get information on how you can help those affected, but if you need some help also, perhaps on how to tell your child about this tragedy, how to explain it. there are liks here and links to the facebook pages set up for these children as well. a lot of information for you if you would like. >>> meantime, president obama, his point man, as he gets ready to put gun control on the agenda, more on that, coming up. list of almost two thousand corporate partners - companies like microsoft, american red cross and adobe - to create options for you. not only that, we're using what we learn from these partners to shape our curriculum, so that when you find the job you want you'll be a perfect fit. let's get to work. to the number 1 club in the world. the potential of manchester united unlocked. nyse euronext. unlocking the world's potential. wh
box 3700, newtown, connecticut. and the zip code, 06470. >> to find out how you can help those affected by this tragedy, go to cnn.com/impact. i went to the site here, not only can you get information on how you can help those affected, but if you need some help also, perhaps on how to tell your child about this tragedy, how to explain it. there are liks here and links to the facebook pages set up for these children as well. a lot of information for you if you would like. >>>...
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this morning live from newtown, connecticut. it is half past the hour, thank you so much for joining us this morning. here in newtown, people are still asking why and how. questions that we may not have answers for for a very long time, if at all. they are also remembering the victims. we saw more vigils here last night, as people pay their respects to the 20 children and 6 adults killed in the school shooting. all of those children were just 6 or 7 years old. investigators are still trying to piece it altogether. they found more information on the shooter, but, still, no motive. cnn national correspondent susan candiotti has been following the investigation from the very beginning. susan, what more do you know? well, good morning, kate. we know that investigators tell us that they are making progress, but they're not saying exactly what kind of progress they're making. we know, for example, they have been talking to family and friends of the shooter adam lanza to try to develop a profile about what he was all about. for example
this morning live from newtown, connecticut. it is half past the hour, thank you so much for joining us this morning. here in newtown, people are still asking why and how. questions that we may not have answers for for a very long time, if at all. they are also remembering the victims. we saw more vigils here last night, as people pay their respects to the 20 children and 6 adults killed in the school shooting. all of those children were just 6 or 7 years old. investigators are still trying to...
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what are the plans here in newtown, connecticut? what are the plans for the sandy hook elementary school? >> well, sandy hook elementary students will not be going back to school until they can be accommodated by a neighboring town school. and all schools in newtown will be closed so staff can talk to experts on how to deal with this tragedy and talk to students after they do return. classes are to resume tomorrow. >> sandra, thanks so much. >> how do you tell your child whose twin brother was killed? >> i am the parents of twins. every time i hear it, it's a punch in the gut. they were separated, so this little girl doesn't know how her brother died. >> investigators described it as peeling back the layers of an onion. a painstaking process. connecticut police say they don't know, certainly haven't revealed the motive of shootings, lots of evidence. and evidence gathering continues. we are learning moany more key details. the gunman, positively identified. shot his way into the school. basically used the high-powered assault rifle
what are the plans here in newtown, connecticut? what are the plans for the sandy hook elementary school? >> well, sandy hook elementary students will not be going back to school until they can be accommodated by a neighboring town school. and all schools in newtown will be closed so staff can talk to experts on how to deal with this tragedy and talk to students after they do return. classes are to resume tomorrow. >> sandra, thanks so much. >> how do you tell your child whose...
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no more so than in connecticut. more on bridgeport's largest gun buyback ever. >> william porter says he is done with guns. the elementary school shooting in nearby newtown, connecticut, struck a nerve. >> my wife cried. i was shopping, and we heard it while we were in the store. and she cried. you know, it's wrong. >> how are you doing? >> i'm good. >> porter is turning over his handgun to police in connecticut's most populous city part of bridgeport's largest gun buyback ever. and part of $100,000 donations, police are taking the guns no questions asked. >> every gun we take in is one less gun that has a potential to kill our children. >> more than 100 guns have been collected in each of the first two days and are expected to be melted down. but with millions more scattered across the u.s., can buybacks like this one make a dent? >> these guns could've created victims. and we know that if we can reduce the number of weapons that are available through breaking into people's houses and grabbing guns, we are a safer
no more so than in connecticut. more on bridgeport's largest gun buyback ever. >> william porter says he is done with guns. the elementary school shooting in nearby newtown, connecticut, struck a nerve. >> my wife cried. i was shopping, and we heard it while we were in the store. and she cried. you know, it's wrong. >> how are you doing? >> i'm good. >> porter is turning over his handgun to police in connecticut's most populous city part of bridgeport's largest gun...
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but there are families in connecticut that cannot do that tonight. may god bless the memory of the victims and in the words of scripture, heal the broken-hearted and bind up their wounds. [ male announcer ] alka-seltzer plus presents the cold truth. i have a cold, and i took nyquil, but i'm still "stubbed" up. [ male announcer ] truth is, nyquil doesn't unstuff your nose. what? [ male announcer ] it doesn't have a decongestant. no way. [ male announcer ] sorry. alka-seltzer plus fights your worst cold symptoms plus has a fast acting decongestant to relieve your stuffy nose. [ sighs ] thanks! [ male announcer ] you're welcome. that's the cold truth! [ male announcer ] alka-seltzer plus. ♪ oh what a relief it is! ♪ [ male announcer ] to learn more about the cold truth and save $1 visit alka-seltzer on facebook. >>> good morning again from newtown, connecticut. john berman here with kate bouldan. it is sunday morning. so many people in this town now headed to church services to continue to grieve, it to mourno remember. we want to pause for a moment
but there are families in connecticut that cannot do that tonight. may god bless the memory of the victims and in the words of scripture, heal the broken-hearted and bind up their wounds. [ male announcer ] alka-seltzer plus presents the cold truth. i have a cold, and i took nyquil, but i'm still "stubbed" up. [ male announcer ] truth is, nyquil doesn't unstuff your nose. what? [ male announcer ] it doesn't have a decongestant. no way. [ male announcer ] sorry. alka-seltzer plus...
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. >> coming to you from newtown, connecticut. the pain is really, really great are the country, not only this up to but the country, indeed much of the world, mourns what has happened in this community. >> we were just hearing, wolf, lieutenant vance say this will probably be the last time we hear from him tonight but some of the latest things that he said, wolf that they still don't know the motive. they say that is going to come later. it is going to take them more time before they are able to talk about that and it is impossible to say how many shots were fired, wolf, but multiple high-cap pays the rounds, each magazine had about 30 shots and said hundreds of bullets at least. >> this connecticut state police lieutenant is doing an excellent job briefing us. he is being very precise on all of the details, he doesn't want to get ahead of the information that they have and so far, i have been very impressed. >> yes, ma'am to that point, they asked about nancy lanza, he says i don't know which gun she was shot with but does know
. >> coming to you from newtown, connecticut. the pain is really, really great are the country, not only this up to but the country, indeed much of the world, mourns what has happened in this community. >> we were just hearing, wolf, lieutenant vance say this will probably be the last time we hear from him tonight but some of the latest things that he said, wolf that they still don't know the motive. they say that is going to come later. it is going to take them more time before...
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connecticut state police. you see the microphones there. they're getting ready to brief us on the latest on this investigation. this horrible, horrible disaster that happened in this small town here in connecticut. soledad o'brien is joining us. howard kurtz is also joining us now from cnn's "reliable sources" in washington, d.c. howie, a tremendous, enormous amount of media presence here in newtown. what is your impression of how this story unfolded in the news so far? >> wolf, unlike any tragedy that we have collectively lived through, this one has sear under to america's soul. everyone is talking about, everyone is consumed about it and every online conversation on social media sites is about what happened in newtown. i have to tell you for all of the coverage there for you and others, there are times when i have to turn off the tv and other journalists told me this before. the feelings are so raw it is hard to watch. journalists are trained to be objective, but how can any human being be dispassionate about what happened there. >> howie
connecticut state police. you see the microphones there. they're getting ready to brief us on the latest on this investigation. this horrible, horrible disaster that happened in this small town here in connecticut. soledad o'brien is joining us. howard kurtz is also joining us now from cnn's "reliable sources" in washington, d.c. howie, a tremendous, enormous amount of media presence here in newtown. what is your impression of how this story unfolded in the news so far? >> wolf,...
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you're watching our special coverage of the connecticut school shooting live from newtown, connecticut. and i want to bring in my colleague, ali velshi. hey, ali. >> reporter: john, it's a sad morning and will get sadder in a few moments. just a few moments from where we are standing, a press conference is about to begin where they are going to release the names, we think, of many of the people killed. david arioso of cnn was one of the first on the scene. david went to the firehouse you keep hearing references to where parents were thinking they were going to meet their kids. david, what happened yesterday? >> well, between the early morning hours, parents would file towards this firehouse and would basically try to get a sense of whether or not their kids, their loved ones were alive. toward the early part of the morning, you would see parents walking out teary eyed, shaken, but with their children. as the day progressed, you would see parents walking in pairs, walking with state troopers or fireman without a child m. of the parents were besides themselves with grief. it is just one
you're watching our special coverage of the connecticut school shooting live from newtown, connecticut. and i want to bring in my colleague, ali velshi. hey, ali. >> reporter: john, it's a sad morning and will get sadder in a few moments. just a few moments from where we are standing, a press conference is about to begin where they are going to release the names, we think, of many of the people killed. david arioso of cnn was one of the first on the scene. david went to the firehouse you...
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and, you know, i think this shooting in connecticut is a tipping point. and if the obama administration acts quickly, there may be a chance to put some new regulations in place. but, unfortunately, the public has had a short memory on these things. the other thing you have to remember is the nra says more than 50% of americans support gun ownership. and statistically, a lot more people than you think have guns in their homes. i've seen the statistic. more than 65% of people who identify as republicans have guns in their homes. more than 25% of democrats do. and so a lot of people have guns in their homes. they believe in it. so it's always difficult to pass regulations that restrict gun ownership. >> this isn't even the first time that a u.s. president has asked for gun laws on assault rifles and those gun clips. what is different this first time around? and will that make a difference? >> i think the difference here is that children were involved. i don't care where you live, who you are, whether you're a gun enthusiast or not. you look at this and say w
and, you know, i think this shooting in connecticut is a tipping point. and if the obama administration acts quickly, there may be a chance to put some new regulations in place. but, unfortunately, the public has had a short memory on these things. the other thing you have to remember is the nra says more than 50% of americans support gun ownership. and statistically, a lot more people than you think have guns in their homes. i've seen the statistic. more than 65% of people who identify as...
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>>> i'm erin burnette reporting live if newtown, connecticut. a community in mourning after a deadly school shooting killed 20 children and six adults, over the next two hours we bring you the latest details on the investigation and the victims. and there are also some other major stories that we're following on this sunday afternoon. deb ferrick is live in atlanta and will bring you the developments later in the program. as we arrived here where our cameras are, it's hard not to be moved by what you see in this town. there's one place where you literally see 20 angels in wood. everywhere, there are balloons and flowers and teddy bears and things in honor of victims that it is impossible to imagine. the age and innocence of these victims. today we're learning some new details about the horrendous crime and about these innocent victims' deaths. here's what we know. police say crime scene investigators are wrapping up work in the parking lot of the sandy hook elementary. work continues inside the school, the crime scene. here's what we know about
>>> i'm erin burnette reporting live if newtown, connecticut. a community in mourning after a deadly school shooting killed 20 children and six adults, over the next two hours we bring you the latest details on the investigation and the victims. and there are also some other major stories that we're following on this sunday afternoon. deb ferrick is live in atlanta and will bring you the developments later in the program. as we arrived here where our cameras are, it's hard not to be...
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we are once again in the old town hall in newtown connecticut. it's become for all the wrong reasons, main street usa. that may change. plenty of news on that subject tonight with president obama laying out a plan of action today and the nra planning to speak on that later this week. for now, though, fell of this town are focusing on the moment. they're not even focusing on the day but minute by minute. they are tending to the sadly duty they have to bury the dead and to remember and to honor. daniel barden was always smiling and had two front teeth missing. which his parents say he earned in his fearless pursuit of fun and happiness. his dad was a musician and he followed his lead by playing the drums. his family described him as a thoughtful and affectionate boy. whenever he noticed kids sitting alone in the runch room at school, he would join them. in an interview, his dad remembers teaching him to play "jingle bells" on the way to school. >> we held hands on the way to the bus. and that was our last morning together. he did get up early that
we are once again in the old town hall in newtown connecticut. it's become for all the wrong reasons, main street usa. that may change. plenty of news on that subject tonight with president obama laying out a plan of action today and the nra planning to speak on that later this week. for now, though, fell of this town are focusing on the moment. they're not even focusing on the day but minute by minute. they are tending to the sadly duty they have to bury the dead and to remember and to honor....
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we're here in newtown, connecticut. we're awaiting word, officials word of the victims, the names of the victims. we want to welcome our viewers not only here in the united states but around the world who are watching. this story certainly has resonated around the world. certainly left with a lot of questions that still need answers this morning. we learning possible, the possible motive of the shooter, the 20-year-old adam lanza. police say they have a good sense of what was going on. they haven't released the information yet. say he killed his mother before the rampage at the school where he then took his own life. cnn's mary snow joining us from outside the lanza home in newtown, connecticut. what have we learn good adam lanza, this 20-year-old man? are we learning more about the motive? the police seem to think they have a pretty good idea of what was going on. >> reporter: yeah, they are picking up information, wolf. and you know, shortly after yesterday's horrific shooting, police were on the scene here at the lan
we're here in newtown, connecticut. we're awaiting word, officials word of the victims, the names of the victims. we want to welcome our viewers not only here in the united states but around the world who are watching. this story certainly has resonated around the world. certainly left with a lot of questions that still need answers this morning. we learning possible, the possible motive of the shooter, the 20-year-old adam lanza. police say they have a good sense of what was going on. they...
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borks 3700, newtown, connecticut, 06470. that is a special post office box set up for letters of condolences. send all of your love and prayers. they don't want perishable goods. it's a heartwarming story to see that little 4-year-old girl writing the letter. she doesn't even know where newtown is on the map but yet she felt so compelled to do this beautiful thing, wolf. >> heart moving. heartwrenching, i should say that. lisa, thank you. >>> and you're in "the situation room." happening now, president obama about to make a statement on the fiscal cliff negotiations. we're going to bring it to you live as soon as it happens. >>> and newtown responding to the nra's controversial call for armed guards in every school. we're going there live. emotions very, very high. >> one parent who made her cry with laughter. we're remembering newtown's young victims and we're keeping their memories alive. we want to welcome our viewers in the united states and around the world. i'm wolf blitzer. you're in "the situation room." >>> looking
borks 3700, newtown, connecticut, 06470. that is a special post office box set up for letters of condolences. send all of your love and prayers. they don't want perishable goods. it's a heartwarming story to see that little 4-year-old girl writing the letter. she doesn't even know where newtown is on the map but yet she felt so compelled to do this beautiful thing, wolf. >> heart moving. heartwrenching, i should say that. lisa, thank you. >>> and you're in "the situation...
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president obama is here in newtown, connecticut, already this evening. obviously, wolf, he'll be attending that service and speaking at that service. >> the folks are arriving at the auditorium, at the high school, not very far from you are, right down the street from where i am in newtown. you see some of the dignitaries. if you look on the right side of your screen, you can see near the stage senator joe lieberman standing there. this is a different shot. senator lieberman, senator blumenthal, the other senator from connecticut, senator murphy, the incoming senator, and you see clergy that have gathered to participate in this interfaith service. there's senator lieberman in the right corner of your screen. people have come from all over this state. they want to be part of this. they want to be a part of this memorial service, and people are just coming here to newtown to do whatever they can. done lemon is out in the streets watching what's going on. don, it started very slowly, what we saw, people just bringing some toys or some flowers, a christmas t
president obama is here in newtown, connecticut, already this evening. obviously, wolf, he'll be attending that service and speaking at that service. >> the folks are arriving at the auditorium, at the high school, not very far from you are, right down the street from where i am in newtown. you see some of the dignitaries. if you look on the right side of your screen, you can see near the stage senator joe lieberman standing there. this is a different shot. senator lieberman, senator...
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but there are families in connecticut that cannot do that tonight. and they need all of us right now. >> we will bring you all of president obama's comments later on in this hour ahead. as one mother said too many of our babies diechltd with us on the phone from newtown is janet volmei volmer who teaches kindergarten there. how are you doing? >> i'm okay. my family is here, and that helps. my husband came and my dogs and sons. >> you were in your classroom. >> i was in my classroom. >> you were in your classroom. what did you hear? >> well, about 9:30, 9:40, we heard noises and the announcement system was still on. so it didn't go off. so you could hear what sounded like pops, gunshots. of course i'm not going to tell that to 5-year-olds. so i said we are going to a safe area and we read a story and kept them calm. did a lockdown drill. closed the doors, covered the windows and kept the children with us. i have other adults. >> i find that amazing that fearing that you hear gunshots you were able to have the composure to sit down and read to your stu
but there are families in connecticut that cannot do that tonight. and they need all of us right now. >> we will bring you all of president obama's comments later on in this hour ahead. as one mother said too many of our babies diechltd with us on the phone from newtown is janet volmei volmer who teaches kindergarten there. how are you doing? >> i'm okay. my family is here, and that helps. my husband came and my dogs and sons. >> you were in your classroom. >> i was in...
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tonight, residents of stratford, connecticut, remembered her. people at a candlelight vigil wore green. the 27-year-old's favorite color. she taught first grade at sandy hook elementary school. cnn's jason carroll joins me now with more on that vigil. how is this community dealing with this extraordinary loss right now? >> they're just completely torn up. there's no other way to say it, to see the number of people, hundreds who came out here at stratford high school. this is where victoria, vicki as everyone called her, vicki soto, this is where she graduated back in 2003. when everyone got together here tonight, they did their best to remember her. they talked about how soto always wanted to be a teacher, ever since she was a little girl. she talked about wanting to be a teacher, that's what her friends said. tonight they talked about the heroic actions that she took in her classroom when the gunman burst through the door, how she rushed the kids into a closet to try and save them and then of course the gunman took her life. as we were out here
tonight, residents of stratford, connecticut, remembered her. people at a candlelight vigil wore green. the 27-year-old's favorite color. she taught first grade at sandy hook elementary school. cnn's jason carroll joins me now with more on that vigil. how is this community dealing with this extraordinary loss right now? >> they're just completely torn up. there's no other way to say it, to see the number of people, hundreds who came out here at stratford high school. this is where...
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tonight, residents of stratford, connecticut, remembered her. people at a candlelight vigil wore green. the 27-year-old's favorite color. she taught first grade at sandy hook elementary school. cnn's jason carroll joins me now with more on that vigil. how is this community dealing with this extraordinary loss right now? >> they're just completely torn up. there's no other way to say it, to see the number of people, hundreds who came out here at stratford high school. this is where victoria, vicki as everyone called her, vicki soto, this is where she graduated back in 2003. when everyone got together here tonight, they did their best to remember her. they talked about how soto always wanted to be a teacher, ever since she was a little girl. she talked about wanting to be a teacher, that's what her friends said. tonight they talked about the heroic actions that she took in her classroom when the gunman burst through the door, how she rushed the kids into a closet to try and save them and then of course the gunman took her life. as we were out here
tonight, residents of stratford, connecticut, remembered her. people at a candlelight vigil wore green. the 27-year-old's favorite color. she taught first grade at sandy hook elementary school. cnn's jason carroll joins me now with more on that vigil. how is this community dealing with this extraordinary loss right now? >> they're just completely torn up. there's no other way to say it, to see the number of people, hundreds who came out here at stratford high school. this is where...
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her funeral is tomorrow, and it's not taking place in connecticut. i'm not sure if he's part of the viewing or move on from connecticut to new york for the funeral. that has just crossed our wires. i want to bring in candy crowley. candy, you heard brianna characterize this as an unprecedented initiative. i want a feeling from you as i said cobbling together in a hurried way. we're only five, six days since this incident. how much can be done, and how much is a work in progress? >> well, the president can do some things through executive order, through directing agencies to pay attention to certain specific things. we all know there are laws enforced and other laws where there's not the personnel to go after it. i spoke with carol mccarthy. her husband was killed the on the subway many years ago. she became an activist and came it to congress. i was talking to her, and she said listen there are laws that have been passed that aren't funded. it has to do with background checks that include mental health. so there are things that can be done now, shoul
her funeral is tomorrow, and it's not taking place in connecticut. i'm not sure if he's part of the viewing or move on from connecticut to new york for the funeral. that has just crossed our wires. i want to bring in candy crowley. candy, you heard brianna characterize this as an unprecedented initiative. i want a feeling from you as i said cobbling together in a hurried way. we're only five, six days since this incident. how much can be done, and how much is a work in progress? >> well,...
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. >>> terror at an elementary school in connecticut. >> 20 children dead, six adults are also dead. >> so our hearts are broken today. for the parents and grandparents, sisters and brothers of these little children. may god bless the memory of the victims. >> thanks so much for starting your morning with us. we've got much more ahead on cnn's saturday morning which starts right now. >>> good morning, everyone. i'm randi kaye. it is 7:00 on the east coast, 4:00 a.m. out west, thanks for starting your day with us. victor blackwell is on assignment. >>> we start with the big countdown, ten days left for the white house and congress to reach an agreement on the fiscal cliff where millions of americans will be paying the price in their paychecks. but congress is now on holiday recess. and president obama is in hawaii. let's go straight to cnn's emily schmidt in washington. good morning. so before he left the capitoal, he laid out this three-point plan to washington. >> before he left to hawaii, he left for a gift for lawmakers to ponder in washington. here are the three main points he's sa
. >>> terror at an elementary school in connecticut. >> 20 children dead, six adults are also dead. >> so our hearts are broken today. for the parents and grandparents, sisters and brothers of these little children. may god bless the memory of the victims. >> thanks so much for starting your morning with us. we've got much more ahead on cnn's saturday morning which starts right now. >>> good morning, everyone. i'm randi kaye. it is 7:00 on the east coast,...
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i'm wolf blitzer here in newtown, connecticut. we expect fairly soon the newtown state police to hold a conference here in newtown. you're looking at the microphones being set up right now. connecticut state police will update us on the investigation. president obama also will be here in newtown later this afternoon to thank first responders to meet with some of the victims' families. he'll also speak at this evening's interfaith vigil starting at 7:00 p.m. eastern. we'll have live coverage, of course, of the interfaith individualvigil. we learned this morning of the autopsies of the gunman and his mother. more information on that coming up. >>> when newtown police stormed into sandy hook elementary school here in the small community, illustrated a shift in the tactical approach that law enforcement has taken in light of the columbine shooting, some 13 years ago. joining us now for a closer look at how law enforcement is dealing with it, what has, unfortunately, become a tragic and sad chapter in america's history. former fbi prof
i'm wolf blitzer here in newtown, connecticut. we expect fairly soon the newtown state police to hold a conference here in newtown. you're looking at the microphones being set up right now. connecticut state police will update us on the investigation. president obama also will be here in newtown later this afternoon to thank first responders to meet with some of the victims' families. he'll also speak at this evening's interfaith vigil starting at 7:00 p.m. eastern. we'll have live coverage, of...
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it's now been five days since the heart-breaking tragedy in newtown, connecticut. three days since we gathered as a nation to pray for the victims. today a few more of the 20 small children and 6 educators taken from us will be laid to rest. we may never know all the reasons why this tragedy happened. we do know that every day since more americans are died of gun violence. we know such violence has terrible consequences for our society. if there is even one thing that we can do to prevent any of these events, we have a deep obligation, all of us, to try. over these past five days, a discussion has re-emerged as to what we might do not only to deter mass shootings in the future but to reduce the epidemic of gun violence that plagues this country every single day. it's encouraging that people of all different backgrounds and beliefs and political persuasions are willing to challenge old assumptions and change long-standing positions. that conversation has to continue, but this time the words need to lead to action. we know this is a complex issue that stirs deeply he
it's now been five days since the heart-breaking tragedy in newtown, connecticut. three days since we gathered as a nation to pray for the victims. today a few more of the 20 small children and 6 educators taken from us will be laid to rest. we may never know all the reasons why this tragedy happened. we do know that every day since more americans are died of gun violence. we know such violence has terrible consequences for our society. if there is even one thing that we can do to prevent any...
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but there are families in connecticut who cannot do that tonight. and they need all of us right now. >> we'll play you the complete statement that president obama made today, with the hope it may bring some peace to some people. as one mother said tonight, too many of our babies died. with us now, janet volmer who teaches kindergarten at sandy hook and was there today. first of all, how are you doing? >> i'm okay. family is here, that helps. my sons came and my husband and the dog, so we're together. that's what it's all about. it was awful. >> you were in your classroom. >> i was in my classroom. >> you were in your classroom. what did you hear? >> well, you know, about 9:30, 9:40, we heard noises and the announcement system was still on, so it didn't go off, so you could hear what sounded like pops, gunshots, of course, i'm not going to tell that to 5 year olds, and i said we're going over in a safe area and we're going to -- we read a story and kept them calm. did a lockdown drill. closed the door, locked, covered the windows. and, you know, kept
but there are families in connecticut who cannot do that tonight. and they need all of us right now. >> we'll play you the complete statement that president obama made today, with the hope it may bring some peace to some people. as one mother said tonight, too many of our babies died. with us now, janet volmer who teaches kindergarten at sandy hook and was there today. first of all, how are you doing? >> i'm okay. family is here, that helps. my sons came and my husband and the dog,...
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we're live in newtown, connecticut. i know that many of the things we've discussed over the past years has been about finding an inner peace, and i wonder how people here will ever be able to do that. >> in the time like this, in the midst of crisis, we will naturally tend to come together to support each other, to listen to each other, to pray with each other, to grieve. they go through a cycle of denial, anger, and then ultimately they do recover. that's the interesting thing. in two years most people will have recovered. >> when you say recover, what do you mean by that? >> they move on to a normal or relatively normal life. some will never recover. some will get post-traumatic stress disorder and will need actually very specific treatments for that. the bigger question is are we going to be doing this show again in three months? unless we take action. >> another tragedy. >> another tragedy. >> so much of what you talk about -- i'm fascinated by your writing and what we talk about, is how to be present. to not get wo
we're live in newtown, connecticut. i know that many of the things we've discussed over the past years has been about finding an inner peace, and i wonder how people here will ever be able to do that. >> in the time like this, in the midst of crisis, we will naturally tend to come together to support each other, to listen to each other, to pray with each other, to grieve. they go through a cycle of denial, anger, and then ultimately they do recover. that's the interesting thing. in two...
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. >> a powerful, very moving interfaith prayer vigil here in newtown, connecticut. we heard from the clergy, from various religions, religions of the united states of america. we heard, of course, from the president of the united states, and he vowed after the senseless murders in arizona, in colorado, in wisconsin, and now here in connecticut, he vowed that he would do whatever his office would allow him to do, whatever powers he now has, to try to make sure this does not happen again. and he will work diligently in that area. anderson cooper, we watched these faiths, they were well representative. we can only hope and pray that those who now mourn will get at least a little bit of comfort from what we just saw. >> and the president toward the end of his remarks asking if we are, all of us as a society, doing all we can to protect our children. he said he felt we are not and he said we can do better. very powerful words from president obama ending this ceremony, and now people in the audience greeting one another, hugging one another. first responders are still ins
. >> a powerful, very moving interfaith prayer vigil here in newtown, connecticut. we heard from the clergy, from various religions, religions of the united states of america. we heard, of course, from the president of the united states, and he vowed after the senseless murders in arizona, in colorado, in wisconsin, and now here in connecticut, he vowed that he would do whatever his office would allow him to do, whatever powers he now has, to try to make sure this does not happen again....
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sanjay gupta reporting, i reported in newtown, connecticut. i saw so much strength at the same time. we're bringing you personal looks of the 26 victims at the sandy hook elementary school. and the people who loved them so much. cnn's poppy harlow spoke with the boyfriend of the teacher, lauren russeau. >> thanks for robbing off on me. >> reporter: 30 and in love, tony lusardi, and lauren russeau. do you remember the moment you knew you were in love with her? >> yes, the first date i had with her, i knew. >> reporter: at a wine bar where they shared their first kiss, lauren called him lovie, he called her "busy bee." one of those people that didn't have a mean bone in her body. >> she didn't want to honk her horn in traffic, she thought it would be mean. >> reporter: lauren liked to send cards like this. >> she said it made her laugh. >> reporter: these silly photos taken at a friend's wedding, exactly two months before lauren died. >> this is the second try, making funny faces. there was like a first one. she was like, i don't have a funny fa
sanjay gupta reporting, i reported in newtown, connecticut. i saw so much strength at the same time. we're bringing you personal looks of the 26 victims at the sandy hook elementary school. and the people who loved them so much. cnn's poppy harlow spoke with the boyfriend of the teacher, lauren russeau. >> thanks for robbing off on me. >> reporter: 30 and in love, tony lusardi, and lauren russeau. do you remember the moment you knew you were in love with her? >> yes, the first...
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with the connecticut school shooting response be different if the gunman wasn't white? >> 70% of these mass shootings has been white men. >> we talk to the man who says it's time to think about profiling white guys. [ male announcer ] more than a security system, adt can help you turn on a few lights. access cameras from anywhere to help you keep an eye on things. even bring family in from the cold when you're not there. now get the advanced technology of adt starting at just $99 and save $300. with adt, you get 24/7 fast response monitoring that helps protect you from burglary, fire, and high levels of carbon monoxide. plus remote access to your home. even control your thermostat to help save energy and money. get adt installed starting at just $99. that's a $300 savings. you may even save up to 20% on your homeowners insurance. for everything that matters most. adt. always there. >> you saw that@donlemoncnn. go ahead and respond. this has really gone viral on social media. last night we had a pretty intense conversation about gun roles and gun control in this country.
with the connecticut school shooting response be different if the gunman wasn't white? >> 70% of these mass shootings has been white men. >> we talk to the man who says it's time to think about profiling white guys. [ male announcer ] more than a security system, adt can help you turn on a few lights. access cameras from anywhere to help you keep an eye on things. even bring family in from the cold when you're not there. now get the advanced technology of adt starting at just $99...
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sandra endo in newtown, connecticut. coming up we'll talk to connecticut senator richard blumenthal who has been talking to people in newtown about coming up with sensible gun legislation. >>> military prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty for army staff sergeant robert bales. he's accused of killing 16 afghan villagers in a shooting rampage earlier this year. more than half of them were children. his lawyer claims he had ptsd and slammed the army for putting the death penalty on the table. >>> in about two hours from now, the casket carrying the late senator daniel inouye will be in the rotunda. he was a world war ii hero, a witness to pearl harbor and the second longest serving senator in u.s. history. the funeral is tomorrow at the national cathedral. >>> and guess what, there's a new miss universe this morning. for the first time in 15 years, she's an american. >> and miss universe 2012 is -- usa! olivia culpo! >> olivia culpo hails from rhode island. she was crowned miss usa back in june. >> i'm so excite
sandra endo in newtown, connecticut. coming up we'll talk to connecticut senator richard blumenthal who has been talking to people in newtown about coming up with sensible gun legislation. >>> military prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty for army staff sergeant robert bales. he's accused of killing 16 afghan villagers in a shooting rampage earlier this year. more than half of them were children. his lawyer claims he had ptsd and slammed the army for putting the death...
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connecticut has their own registry. the hand guns, you have to have a certificate to possess those guns and that goes along with with a class you have to take and you have to be over 21 years. if that rifle was an assault rifle, many people can know that connecticut bans assault rifles. the ones that were legally possessed were grandfathered in, but those two would need to be registered with the state. as we know, these guns were registered with the mother of the shooter. >> appreciate the reporting as well. with us now is denise. her second grader was in school this morning. i cannot imagine what this day has been like for you and your child. how is your child and how are you doing? >> i think everyone is coping as best as they possibly can. it's shocking when it happens anywhere. we are all trying to wrap our arms around the situation as best as we can. >> does your daughter want to talk about it with you or are you encouraging her to or how are you handling this? a lot of parents around the world are trying to figure
connecticut has their own registry. the hand guns, you have to have a certificate to possess those guns and that goes along with with a class you have to take and you have to be over 21 years. if that rifle was an assault rifle, many people can know that connecticut bans assault rifles. the ones that were legally possessed were grandfathered in, but those two would need to be registered with the state. as we know, these guns were registered with the mother of the shooter. >> appreciate...
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susan candiotti, cnn, newtown, connecticut. >> reporter: the grade school shooting here in connecticut is the deadliest of its kind in u.s. history. the tragedy is forcing school officials to ask if they are doing enough to protect children. is lisa sylvestor is in washington, d.c. this morning. >> i know you know this but they say when you become a parent that a little bit of your heart lives outside you but for many parents this tragedy hit upon their worst fears. how do you keep your kids safe when they are away from you at school? >> you try not to think about it but it is difficult. >> reporter: gina has a hard time holding back the tears. >> it is heartbreaking. it's very difficult to imagine and i can't imagine being one of those parents. >> reporter: what happened in newtown, connecticut could have happened in any town. it is one of the quiet fears parents have that has now risen to the surface. page anderson has a 6-year-old daughter. >> my daughter was telling me that they did a drill last week so i think they do them on a regular basis. you can't prepare for every eventualli
susan candiotti, cnn, newtown, connecticut. >> reporter: the grade school shooting here in connecticut is the deadliest of its kind in u.s. history. the tragedy is forcing school officials to ask if they are doing enough to protect children. is lisa sylvestor is in washington, d.c. this morning. >> i know you know this but they say when you become a parent that a little bit of your heart lives outside you but for many parents this tragedy hit upon their worst fears. how do you keep...
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we're here live at the town hall in newtown, connecticut. it has become for all the wrong reasons main street usa. that may all change. plenty of news on that subject tonight with president obama laying out a plan of action today an the national rifle association planning to speak on that later this week. for now, people here are focused firmly on the moment, not each living day by day, but for the survivors, the families living hour by hour, minute by minute, second by second even. they are tending to the heart wrenching duty they have to bury the dead, and the duty we all have to remember and honor. daniel barden was just seven but called the spark of his family. always smiling. and had two front teeth missing. daniel's dad is a musician, and daniel followed his lead by playing the drums in a mini band he formed with his older brother and sister. his family describes daniel as a thoughtful and affectionate boy. whenever he saw kids sitting alone in the lunchroom in school he would join him. in an interview with katie couric, his dad, mark,
we're here live at the town hall in newtown, connecticut. it has become for all the wrong reasons main street usa. that may all change. plenty of news on that subject tonight with president obama laying out a plan of action today an the national rifle association planning to speak on that later this week. for now, people here are focused firmly on the moment, not each living day by day, but for the survivors, the families living hour by hour, minute by minute, second by second even. they are...
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special edition from newtown, connecticut. the tragedy here on friday has truly changed the conversation on gun control in this country. president obama met with members of his cabinet yesterday. ordering ideas that would include a ban on assault weapons. and there is word of a major move overnight by dick's sporting goods. 451 stores across 42 states. out of respect to the victims it has pulled its guns from the store close toast nst to newtow suspended the sale of ar-15sand guns like it across the entire chain. >>> in this morning, children in newtown will head back to school for the first time since friday's shooting. sandy hook elementary will remain closed, it's an active crime scene. jessica rekos will be laid to rest today. 6 years old. couldn't wait for her 10th birthday, because her parents said they would buy a horse for her. dan malloy calling for a moment of silence one week after the shooting at sandy hook. the governor choking up as he told why he took it upon himself to tell the families waiting on friday mornin
special edition from newtown, connecticut. the tragedy here on friday has truly changed the conversation on gun control in this country. president obama met with members of his cabinet yesterday. ordering ideas that would include a ban on assault weapons. and there is word of a major move overnight by dick's sporting goods. 451 stores across 42 states. out of respect to the victims it has pulled its guns from the store close toast nst to newtow suspended the sale of ar-15sand guns like it...
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this is newtown, connecticut. we're looking at the parents who are bringing their children home throughout the morning this has been happening and afternoon as well. a number of parents are still going to this firehouse that we're looking at. their children are there. hundreds were evacuated to that facility. >> actually, we just saw that gentleman that had been spoken to earlier standing there with with the green shirt and the while baseball cap. you can see the proximity now from there through the woods over here to the elementary school. that's the path that the children took from the school the to the firehouse when they took cover. you just look the at those parents when we were looking over at the firehouse and elm prasing their children. not sure at that moment if they realized how lucky they were that they were still able to hold onit to their children after what transpired here. >> the shooter as opposed to -- the information we have in regard to the shooter, 20 years old. killed. apparently had two guns,
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we are once again in the old town hall in newtown connecticut. it's become for all the wrong reasons, main street usa. that may change. may yet become the road to a new consensus on preventing the next deadly outbreak of gun violence. plenty of news on that subject tonight with president obama laying out a plan of action today and the nra planning to speak on that later this week. for now, though, fell of this -- people focus onned on the moment. not living day by day, but for the families living in some case, hour by hour, minute by minute, second by second even. they are tending to the sadly duty they have to bury the dead and to the duty we all have to honor and to remember. daniel barden was just 7, always smiling, had two front teeth missing, which his parents say he earned in his fearless pursuit of fun and happiness. his dad was a musician and he followed his lead by playing the drums. in a mini band he forms with his older brother and sister. his family described him as a thoughtful and affectionate boy. whenever he noticed kids sitting a
we are once again in the old town hall in newtown connecticut. it's become for all the wrong reasons, main street usa. that may change. may yet become the road to a new consensus on preventing the next deadly outbreak of gun violence. plenty of news on that subject tonight with president obama laying out a plan of action today and the nra planning to speak on that later this week. for now, though, fell of this -- people focus onned on the moment. not living day by day, but for the families...
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how a connecticut morning radio show has become a way for listeners to heal. powerful words coming up. >>> connecticut's number one fm radio show usually sounds like a fraternity show. after the sandy hook shooting, the two radio hosts got serious and started taking calls from people trying to deal with the tragedy. >> we like to call it a town hall meeting held in a frat house. friday was strange. we went from in the morning doing one of the most happy, upbeat, fun shows of the year. >> next year's going to be even better. >> to in the afternoon doing the saddest show of our careers. >> he was one of the first responders to the scene. how are you? >> i'm doing okay. >> never in your life could you imagine you'd pull up to a scene so horrific? >> absolutely not. there's certain things that people just shouldn't see. >> every moment it was getting worse and worse, we couldn't help but feel, okay, did we reach the bottom? >> my sister's behavioral therapist, sandy hook elementary. >> is that right? is she okay? >> we don't know. we haven't heard from her. >> how
how a connecticut morning radio show has become a way for listeners to heal. powerful words coming up. >>> connecticut's number one fm radio show usually sounds like a fraternity show. after the sandy hook shooting, the two radio hosts got serious and started taking calls from people trying to deal with the tragedy. >> we like to call it a town hall meeting held in a frat house. friday was strange. we went from in the morning doing one of the most happy, upbeat, fun shows of the...
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cnn's coverage of the connecticut school shooting continues. erin burnett "outfront" starts right now. >>> good evening. breaking news. i'm ashleigh banfield in for erin burnett tonight. in newtown, connecticut, it is the scene of one of the worst school shootings in the history of the united states and we can report for you that police have now identified a school shooter as adam lanza. a shooter who killed 26 people today at the sandy hook elementary school here in this small connecticut town. 20 children were killed. 18 of them were pronounced dead right at the scene of the school. two of them were rushed to the hospital, hoping that they could save them. those children died at the hospital. six adults at the school were also shot dead. and they died at the scene as well. nancy lanza, a teacher at the school and a mother of the suspected shooter, was also killed. but she was found dead in her son's home in newtown. adam lanza, the 24-year-old brother ryan lanza, was taken into police custody. ryan lanza taken into police custody for question
cnn's coverage of the connecticut school shooting continues. erin burnett "outfront" starts right now. >>> good evening. breaking news. i'm ashleigh banfield in for erin burnett tonight. in newtown, connecticut, it is the scene of one of the worst school shootings in the history of the united states and we can report for you that police have now identified a school shooter as adam lanza. a shooter who killed 26 people today at the sandy hook elementary school here in this...
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newtown, connecticut. newtown, connecticut. "newsroom" starts now. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com >>> good morning. thank you so much for joining us. i'm carol costello. first up, president obama and the first step toward new gun control laws. as you might remember, he promised those changes on sunday at a heart wrenching vigil for the school shooting victims in connecticut. this morning mr. obama will announce that vice president joe biden will lead the effort to form new policies and rein in gun violence. this morning's briefing comes as newtown prepares to bury several students and a beloved teacher. vicki soto used her body to shield students from the gunman. the national rifle association finally breaks its silence. the nra promising to take part in a gun control debate it has scheduled a friday announcement. more on that in a minute. first to the white house and cnn's dan lothian. >> reporter: white house aides say this will be a chance for the president to talk more about the process of setti
newtown, connecticut. newtown, connecticut. "newsroom" starts now. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com >>> good morning. thank you so much for joining us. i'm carol costello. first up, president obama and the first step toward new gun control laws. as you might remember, he promised those changes on sunday at a heart wrenching vigil for the school shooting victims in connecticut. this morning mr. obama will announce that vice president joe biden will lead the effort to form...
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how a connecticut morning radio show has become a way for listeners to heal. powerful words coming up. at usaa, we know military life is different. we've been there. that's why every bit of financial advice we offer is geared specifically to current and former military members and their families. [ laughs ] dad! dad! [ applause ] ♪ [ male announcer ] life brings obstacles. usaa brings advice. call or visit us online. we're ready to help. try running four.ning a restaurant is hard, fortunately we've got ink. it gives us 5x the rewards on our internet, phone charges and cable, plus at office supply stores. rewards we put right back into our business. this is the only thing we've ever wanted to do and ink helps us do it. make your mark with ink from chase. >>> a morning show usually sounds like a fraternity show. after the sandy hook shooting, the deejays got serious and started taking calls from people trying to deal with tragedy. >> friday was strange. we went from in the morning doing one of the most happy, upbeat, fun shows of the year. >> next year's going
how a connecticut morning radio show has become a way for listeners to heal. powerful words coming up. at usaa, we know military life is different. we've been there. that's why every bit of financial advice we offer is geared specifically to current and former military members and their families. [ laughs ] dad! dad! [ applause ] ♪ [ male announcer ] life brings obstacles. usaa brings advice. call or visit us online. we're ready to help. try running four.ning a restaurant is hard, fortunately...
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that's senator blumenthal, the junior senator from connecticut, soon to be the senior senator from connecticut once senator lieberman retires and he will be leaving with the new senate sworn in in january. don lemon is here on the streets of newtown himself where all these makeshift memorials have strong u sprung up. people just flocking to newtown. they want to do something. they aren't sure exactly what they can do but they want to do something. >> reporter: and not just from the area. tim is here. wait until you guys see this. tim is here and tim is from the chicago area, right? >> correct. lutian church charities. >> reporter: and these are comfort dogs you brought in yesterday. >> yes. >> reporter: why? >> we brought them in to bring comfort to people during disaster times of loss with people. they just come in for people to pet. they have vests that say please pet me. that's what you're doing right now. >> reporter: this is luther. that's prince. who is that? >> that's ruthie, chewie. >> or chewbacca. >> reporter: do you go around to different areas where people are in need to do this? >
that's senator blumenthal, the junior senator from connecticut, soon to be the senior senator from connecticut once senator lieberman retires and he will be leaving with the new senate sworn in in january. don lemon is here on the streets of newtown himself where all these makeshift memorials have strong u sprung up. people just flocking to newtown. they want to do something. they aren't sure exactly what they can do but they want to do something. >> reporter: and not just from the area....
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how a connecticut morning radio show has become a way for listeners to heal. powerful words coming up. a res, try running four. fortunately we've got ink. it gives us 5x the rewards on our internet, phone charges and cable, plus at office supply stores. rewards we put right back into our business. this is the only thing we've ever wanted to do and ink helps us do it. make your mark with ink from chase. [ male announcer ] when diarrhea hits, kaopectate stops it fast. powerful liquid relief speeds to the source. fast. [ male announcer ] stop the uh-oh fast with kaopectate. >>> a morning show usually sounds like a fraternity show. after the sandy hook shooting, the dejays got serious and started taking calls from people trying to deal with tragedy. >> friday was strange. we went from in the morning doing one of the most happy, upbeat, fun shows of the year. >> next year's going to be even better. >> to in the afternoon doing the saddest show of our careers. >> he was one of the first responders to the scene. how are you? >> i'm doing okay. >> never in your life c
how a connecticut morning radio show has become a way for listeners to heal. powerful words coming up. a res, try running four. fortunately we've got ink. it gives us 5x the rewards on our internet, phone charges and cable, plus at office supply stores. rewards we put right back into our business. this is the only thing we've ever wanted to do and ink helps us do it. make your mark with ink from chase. [ male announcer ] when diarrhea hits, kaopectate stops it fast. powerful liquid relief...
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life opens up when you do. >>> the shock of what happened in newtown, connecticut, still hasn't worn off. for many of the journalists covering the tragedy, it is impossible to treat it as just another story. the pain surrounding the young children who were killed is just too raw. >> that's what you would do, too. you would get into the child's bed and remember all the things you loved about them. >> for the past three days i have been on the verge of tears every second and most of the people here have been crying 24 hours straight. >> but how much will the emotional impact shake the coverage of this sensitive story? i put that question to the panel of top media critics. fred francis, former nbc senior correspondent and founder of 15seconds.c 15seconds.com. lauren ashbam and steve who spent decades at "new york times." are the media now, finally, leading a national debate on guns? >> reluctantly and awkwardly. the way they got this started off. painful as a journalist for 40 years to watch all the mistakes. but carrying it through now over a full week clearly going into another week a
life opens up when you do. >>> the shock of what happened in newtown, connecticut, still hasn't worn off. for many of the journalists covering the tragedy, it is impossible to treat it as just another story. the pain surrounding the young children who were killed is just too raw. >> that's what you would do, too. you would get into the child's bed and remember all the things you loved about them. >> for the past three days i have been on the verge of tears every second and...